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Sparkly  Mokgosi

Sparkly Mokgosi

Business Developer _ Travel Concierge

Summary

Results-driven and ambitious in hospitality and travel industry professional seeking to expand my skills as a qualified Helicopter Pilot. With a strong passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences, I aim to leverage my expertise to drive growth and innovation in the industry. Committed to ongoing learning and professional development, I stay adaptable and informed about the latest trends and advancements in the ever-evolving hospitality and travel landscape.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
2000
2000
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Business Development Manager

Drive Electric VT
01.2023 - Current
  • Focuses on growing electric car rental car business through strategic planning, marketing and partnership development.
  • Responsible for the day to day operations of rental car, including managing the fleet customer rentals.
  • Including managing customer bookings, vehicle allocations and ensuring excellent customer service

Founder

Protocol Services
01.2020 - Current

Sparkly is an exceptional professional who has served as the curator of private, tailored, travel experiences on the African Continent. Discretion, exclusivity and lasting memories assured. He's a travel concierge, with links to various hotels, lodges, private Aviation companies, etc. But most importantly, Sparkly is also in touch with the essential history and culture that makes South Africa a fundamental pillar in African politics.

Provided Services for various Heads of Missions to South Africa. E.g US Ambassador, Business Travel HNWI.

Former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama, global philanthropist Melinda French Gates, and leading human rights lawyer Amal Clooney convened influential leaders and experts, including former First Lady of South Africa and Mozambique Graça Machel, for a discussion on ending child marriage to help further their collective efforts to remove barriers facing young women around the world so they can reach their full potential.


2024 December- Planned and organized Travel for Former Missouri House of Representative visit in Cape Town and Republican Party Lobbyist.


Arranged Private Charters for various clients and Helicopter, Private Jets.


Hosted Celebrities such as Kylie Minogue, Kings of Chaos. Crew from Blendid with Adam Sandler to name a few

Founder

Ukutula Travels
01.2013 - 09.2018

Founded Ukutula Travels, an independent travel company focused on promoting Ukutula Lodge and increasing visitor numbers through strategic partnerships and marketing efforts.

Key Achievements
- Established a booking office at Sun City Resort to facilitate tour package bookings for lodge visitors
- Successfully attracted diplomatic guests from Johannesburg and Pretoria, expanding the lodge's client base
- Represented Ukutula Travels at international travel shows to promote the lodge and attract global visitors

Partnership and Collaboration
Maintained a partnership with Ukutula Lodge, working closely to develop and implement effective marketing strategies, ensuring a mutually beneficial relationship.

Marketing Manager

Ukutula Lion Lodge
01.2010 - 09.2017

• Established Ukutula Lion Lodge as one of the leading Lion Lodge in North West Province.
• Within the diplomatic communities and through the INDIAN and Brazilian Market.
• Manage some of the responsibilities of the Lodge in the day to day operations.
• Hosting Potential New Travel Agencies and maintaining existing agencies and clients.
• Showcased the Lodge at local and International travel Market.
• Managed the lodges guests/ Tour guides.

• Led the school department for educational camps for school groups for 7 years.
• Created new activities for school groups according to the international safety Standard.
• Created Health and safety, Standard Operating Procedures for all activities that the Lodge offered for schools.
• Conducted Training workshops for new facilitators that joined the Lodge education Department.

Sales / Marketing

Ukutula Lion Lodge
01.2005 - 12.2015
  • Led the school department for educational camps for school groups for 7 years
  • Created new activities according for school groups according to the international safety Standard
  • Created Health and safety, Standard Operating Procedures for all activities that the Lodge offered for schools
  • Conducted Training workshops for new facilitators that joined the Lodge education Department
  • Invited by the United State Government to attend The Global Entrepreneur Summit in Kenya
  • Hosted by President Obama's and President Kenyatta
  • To showcase and met with potential investors for my project

Director Language School - Camp Beaumont

Kingswood Outdoor Education Centre
01.2006 - 12.2008

UK Director, Language School - Camp Beaumont (2006-2008)
- Led a language school program for international students, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment
- Developed and implemented educational programs, activities, and excursions to promote language learning and cultural immersion

Senior Activity Instructor, Kingswood Outdoor Education Centre (2005-2007)
- Designed and delivered outdoor education programs, activities, and workshops for students of various ages and backgrounds
- Ensured safety and well-being of participants, adhering to strict risk management protocols
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement engaging outdoor programs, promoting teamwork, leadership, and personal growth

Senior Activity Instructor

Kingswood Outdoor Education Centre
01.2005 - 12.2007
  • Company Overview: UK
  • UK

Activity Instructor

Kingswood Outdoor Education Centre
01.2003 - 12.2005
  • Company Overview: UK
  • UK

Camp Counselor and Activity Instructor

Summer Camp USA
01.2002 - 12.2002

Travel Intern

Awesome Travel and WorkPlacements
01.2002 - 12.2002

Education

Matric/Grade 12 - English, Afrikaans, Business Economic, Geography, History

Norkem Park Primary
Norkem Park, South Africa
01-2001

KIngswood Outdoor Education Centre
Kingswood

National Airways Corporation (Helicopter Training)
Midrand
12-2025

Skills

Business development

Phone

+27, 73 2721397

Awards

  • BRITISH Fencing Sports Coach Certificate
  • NGB - Archery Instructor Certificate
  • Climbing Instructor Certificate
  • Abseil Instructor Certificate
  • High Ropes Instructor Certificate
  • Zip Wire Instructor Certificate
  • High Access Safety Check Instructor Certificate
  • Child Protection Certificate
  • BRITISH Welcome Host - Tourism Certificate
  • Teaching English As A Foreign Language Certificate

Professional Accomplishments

Current: Helicopter Pilot Training at National Airways Corporation.

  • Founder and Owner, Ukutula Travels, Sun City Welcome Centre., 01/01/13, 12/31/18
  • Marketing Manager, Ukutula Lion Lodge, 12/01/10, 12/31/17, Established Ukutula Lion Lodge as one of the leading Lion Lodge in North West Province. Managed day to day operations, hosted potential new travel agencies, and maintained existing agencies and clients.
  • Sales / Marketing, Led the school department for educational camps for school groups for 7 years. Created new activities according to international safety standards.
  • Attendee, The Global Entrepreneur Summit, Kenya, 07/01/15, Invited by the United States Government to showcase and meet with potential investors for my project.
  • Director Language School, Kingswood Outdoor Education Centre - UK, 01/01/06, 12/31/08
  • Senior Activity Instructor, Kingswood Outdoor Education Centre - UK, 01/01/05, 12/31/07
  • Activity Instructor, Kingswood Outdoor Education Centre - UK, 01/01/03, 12/31/05
  • Camp Counselor and Activity Instructor, Summer Camp USA, 01/01/02, 12/31/02
  • Travel Intern, Awesome Travel and Work Placements, 01/01/02, 12/31/02

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Drive Electric VT
01.2023 - Current

Founder

Protocol Services
01.2020 - Current

Founder

Ukutula Travels
01.2013 - 09.2018

Marketing Manager

Ukutula Lion Lodge
01.2010 - 09.2017

Director Language School - Camp Beaumont

Kingswood Outdoor Education Centre
01.2006 - 12.2008

Sales / Marketing

Ukutula Lion Lodge
01.2005 - 12.2015

Senior Activity Instructor

Kingswood Outdoor Education Centre
01.2005 - 12.2007

Activity Instructor

Kingswood Outdoor Education Centre
01.2003 - 12.2005

Camp Counselor and Activity Instructor

Summer Camp USA
01.2002 - 12.2002

Travel Intern

Awesome Travel and WorkPlacements
01.2002 - 12.2002

Matric/Grade 12 - English, Afrikaans, Business Economic, Geography, History

Norkem Park Primary

KIngswood Outdoor Education Centre

National Airways Corporation (Helicopter Training)
Sparkly MokgosiBusiness Developer _ Travel Concierge